2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · EF53 KRO
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 184,952 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF53 KRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 184,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EF53 KRO Mileage History
- 10/08/2023179,162 mi
- 08/08/2024181,006 mi+1,844 mi
- 07/08/2025182,963 mi+1,957 mi
- 29/07/2026184,935 mi+1,972 mi
- 06/08/2026184,952 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 1,937 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF53 KRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (EF53 KRO) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
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